Keith Stahley on Salem's Financial Future

Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!

In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Brandon Sommers are joined by Salem City Manager Keith Stahley to discuss:

• The role of the city manager and how it differs from city council and mayor.
• Salem's $780 million budget and how it's managed.
• How citizens can participate in city planning and decision-making.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

00:32 - Introduction of City Manager Keith Stahley

02:13 - Explanation of city manager, council, and mayor roles

05:10 - Discussion of Salem's budget process and priorities

08:41 - Overview of Safety and Livability Bond projects

12:00 - Community feedback and building trust in city government

14:32 - Growing demands on city services

17:00 - Transportation system planning and future developments

18:34 - How citizens can participate in city planning

20:01 - The importance of community cooperation and coordination